Q. Moss peat s used as a packing material for sending flowers and live plants to distant places because

A) It is easily available
B) It is hygroscopic
C) It reduces transpiration
D) It serves as a disinfectant
Explanation

$Sphagnum$ is bryophyte, commonly called as bog moss or peat moss. It is hygroscopic and possesses a remarkable water holding capacity. Hence, it is used as a packing material in the transportation of flowers, live plants, tubers, bulbs, seedlings, etc. It is also used in seedbeds and in moss-sticks.

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